OtherUnder reviewSarl Drive, Salem, NH

Former Wastewater Treatment Plant / Sarl Drive Property Recreation Study

Salem

Description

Staff got the green light to study turning the 32-acre remediated former wastewater plant site into multipurpose recreational fields, possibly with a subdivision for the animal shelter.

Impact summary

Could add badly needed playing fields and give the animal shelter and Salem Rams a long-term home.

Applicant

Name: Town of Salem Staff
Address: Sarl Drive, Salem, NH

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Last discussed Apr 20, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Apr 20, 2026

Town Council - Apr 20, 2026

Staff got the green light to study turning the 32-acre remediated former wastewater plant site into multipurpose recreational fields, possibly with a subdivision for the animal shelter.

Related issues (1)

Former Wastewater Treatment Plant Redevelopment

The town spent heavily remediating the 32-acre Sarl Drive parcel and can't recoup that by selling it. The council wants staff to study multipurpose recreation fields there, possibly with a permanent home for the Salem Animal Rescue League and a future home for the Salem Rams.

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